Colorado renters will likely see changes to their monthly bills starting Jan. 1 as a new state law takes effect, prohibiting landlords from charging separate fees for services such as common-area maintenance and pest control.
HB25-1090 aims to eliminate “junk fees,” making rental costs clearer for tenants. Yet, some landlords are reportedly finding ways to bypass the law.
“Seems kind of like a common theme that, you know, they love to find a loophole to still get the money…” said Hannah Ruberto, a Denver renter.
The Denver Metro Tenants Union says some landlords undermine the law by requiring tenants to sign lease addenda with new fees or by raising base rent to offset revenue lost from banned junk fees…